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The House You Build

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Duo Dickinson
Most photos by Ken Gutmaker
Taunton Press, AIA, 2004
hardbound, 9.5"x11", 201 pages

Building a house is a process filled with compromise. Duo Dickinson, AIA member, award-winning architect, and teacher of architecture, surveys 19 real-world house designs built on a budget. Learn how others have resolved real world compromise in the design of these beautiful, functional homes. Taunton's hard cover and glossy paper, Gutmaker's gorgeous color photography make this book a special work you will leave on display in your home after you have built it!

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We are happy to share our experiences with these tools which may enhance your own. Given care, maintenance, and love, each of these fine tools is capable of lasting a lifetime. We do limit warranties to those offered by our supplying manufacturers. If ever you have a question or concern regarding any of the tools we sell, please let us know.

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